5 Nights / 6 Days

Hill Country & Coastal Retreat

Tour Overview

A beautifully focused six-day journey through the highland tea country and the southwest coast – Kandy’s cultural depth, Nuwara Eliya’s colonial highland character, the Bentota River’s water sports and beach, and the coastal expressway return through Colombo.

Day-By-Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Kandy – Temple & Highland Capital Introduction

Arrival at Colombo Airport and private transfer directly to Kandy for an afternoon at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a lakeside walk in the hill country’s most culturally resonant city.

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Day 2

Tea Country Drive – Gregory Lake & Tea Estate Visit

The highland road through Sri Lanka’s tea estate landscape to Nuwara Eliya – Gregory Lake’s Victorian colonial waterfront, the historic town centre, and a tea estate visit and tasting session that provides a direct encounter with the industry that shaped the highlands.

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Day 3

Highland to Coast – Bentota Beach Arrival

The scenic drive south from Nuwara Eliya through changing hill country landscapes to the southwest coast and Bentota – arrival in time for an evening beach walk along one of the west coast’s finest stretches of golden sand.

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Day 4

Bentota River Water Sports & Beach Leisure

A full Bentota day – jet skiing, banana boat rides, river safari, or the calm pleasure of the beach and the estuary’s warm, protected water. An evening sunset walk along the coastal shoreline.

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Day 5

Colombo Return – City Exploration & Final Overnight

The coastal expressway drive to Colombo for an afternoon of city exploration, shopping, and a farewell Sri Lankan dinner.

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Day 6

Airport Transfer & Departure

Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Inclusions

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • All hotel and airport transfers
  • Daily breakfast
  • 24/7 Island Pulse Travels support

Exclusions

  • International flights and Sri Lanka ETA visa
  • Meals beyond daily breakfast
  • Park and site entrance fees
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Water sports fees
  • Tea estate entrance

Tour Highlights

  • Kandy Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and lakeside city introduction
  • Nuwara Eliya colonial highland character – Gregory Lake and tea estate visit
  • Bentota west coast beach – swimming and coastal relaxation
  • Bentota River water sports – jet skiing, river safari, coastal activities
  • Colombo final day – shopping, heritage, and farewell dining